Events

Welcome to the 2024 Fall Social! Join us on Friday, October 18, at the Lake Sara Community Building from 5p – 9p for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition. For just $25 per person, you’ll enjoy delicious appetizers, keg beer, and a chance to cheer on your favorite team in our tailgate bartending challenge—where the team with the most tips wins!

Don’t miss out on our raffle, with tickets available for $5 each or five for $20, featuring prizes generously donated by our local Chamber members. And if you dress in your favorite sports jersey, you’ll score a free raffle ticket!

We’re also looking for sponsors, raffle items, and local restaurants willing to donate appetizers to help make the night even more special. This is a great way to support the Chamber and showcase your business. Let’s make this Fall Social a night to remember!

Date & Time:
Friday, October 18 | 5p-9p

Location:
Lake Sara Community Building (by the dam)

Cost:
$25ea | adults only | includes appetizers, keg beer, bottled water & soda

Tailgate Bartending Challenge:
Get ready for a showdown of style and swagger at our Fall Social! In our Tailgate Bartending Challenge, teams will compete to see who can serve up the most fun and collect the most tips—all while pouring keg beer! It’s not about the fancy drinks; it’s about creativity, personality, and who can keep the crowd coming back for more. The team that rakes in the most tips takes home bragging rights and a prize, so grab your taps, show off your flair, and let the competition begin!

6p-7p | Layna Bond & Associates/Wabash Communications Co-op vs. Marty & Joyce Stock and Jim & Julie Hecht
7p-8p | The Krusteaz Company vs. American Fiber Network
8p-9p | Probst Auto Body vs. The Chamber Ambassadors

Raffle Tickets:
Purchase tickets the night of to put in the bucket of your choosing. Local businesses have generously donated prizes that’ll make you feel like a superstar. $5 each or 5/$20

Raffle Prize Donors – THANK YOU!!
Baseball Card Connection
Behold Aesthetics & Wellness Center
Dairy Queen
Dieterich Bank
Drs. Sehy & Jones
Effingham County Chamber
Effingham Country Club
Firefly Grill
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Katrina’s Skin Escape
Midland States Bank
National Athletic Hall of Fame
Northside Ford-Lincoln
Nuxoll Photography
Pagel Silver Dollar
Renegade Barber & Co.
Roy Schmidt Honda
Shelby Realty Services
Siemer Milling Company
South Central FS
Tan Express
The Equity
TK Grille
Tuscan Hills Winery
Washington Savings Bank
Wright’s Furniture & Flooring
W.S. Broom & Co.
XCHNG/Wheat Penny

Restaurant Donors – THANK YOU!!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Gabby Goat
Heaven’s Kitchen
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Pinky’s
Subway

Contact Becky at (217) 347-6283 or by email to donate an appetizer or dessert.

Sponsorships:
We’re on the lookout for fantastic sponsors just like in all our Chamber events. Your support helps us keep the excitement alive while offsetting event costs. Click here for sponsorship opportunities. Contact Nicole Morrison at (217) 347-6282 or by email to learn more.

Current Sponsors – THANK YOU!!
Champion |
Touchdown | Midland States Bank
Field Goal | The Krusteaz Company
Red Zone | Cromwell Media; Dieterich Bank; Fifth Third Bank; S&K Ventures; Wad It Up Transportation
Water Boy | Agracel, Inc.; Culligan; Sport Designs & Graphics